Question

Any microorganism that is capable of causing disease is considered to be a

A. rickettsiae.
B. pathogen.
C. bacteria.
D. protozoan .

Answer 1

B. Pathogen since any of them can cause.

Answer 2

Answer: B. pathogen.

Explanation: Any microorganism capable of causing disease is considered to be a pathogen, or infectious agent. In order for disease to occur, the pathogen must be present. There are five classifications of pathogenic microorganisms: viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and rickettsiae... PF